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Rachel Rambach

Springfield, IL

My name is Rachel Rambach, and I am a board-certified music therapist from Springfield, Illinois. I have a bachelors degree in vocal performance from Rollins College and a masters degree in music therapy from Illinois State University. I also hav... view more

  1. on November 14
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    ALLISON WEISS DOES IT AGAIN (WITH YOUR HELP) by Allison Weiss

    From the makers of Allison Weiss' 1st Kickstarter project comes a new story about one girl, and one internet, coming together... AGAIN.

    • 256% funded $30,795 pledged
    • 563 backers
    • Funded Dec 14, 2011
  2. on July 21, 2010
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    Jenny Owen Youngs makes a shiny new record by Jenny Owen Youngs

    I need your help to make my next record. Give me a hand and you will receive goods and services in return!

    • 192% funded $38,543 pledged
    • 646 backers
    • Funded Aug 13, 2010
  3. on July 10, 2010
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    Rachel Rambach
    Posted project update #10

    CD Release Day

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  4. on June 4, 2010
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    Rachel Rambach
    Posted project update #9

    It's Almost Here!

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  5. on April 14, 2010
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    Rachel Rambach
    Posted project update #8

    Recording Studio Recap

    Hello everyone!

    Just a quick note to let you all know that I spent the last week of March at Jupiter Studios in St. Louis recording the Listen & Learn album (thanks to your generous donations). You can read a recap of all four days in the studio by following this link:

    http://www.listenlearnmusic.com/search/label/Recording%20Studio

    I have more exciting news about the CD, but I'll wait and post it separately. In the meantime, thanks again for your support. I'm really proud of how this project is shaping up, and I can't wait for you to hear the finished product!

    Love,
    Rachel

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  6. on October 8, 2009
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    Listen & Learn: Music for a Different Kind of Audience by Rachel Rambach

    Music reaches children with autism in a way that little else can. Listen & Learn is a song collection for this special audience...help them hear it.

    • 112% funded $2,248 pledged
    • 57 backers
    • Funded Oct 08, 2009
  7. on September 25, 2009
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    Rachel Rambach
    Posted project update #7

    12 Days and Counting

    Hi everyone!

    It's been a few weeks since you all helped me MEET and SURPASS my $2,000 goal (I'm still reeling over that) and I thought I'd let you in on the latest developments.

    First of all, as I mentioned back in August, I found the perfect recording studio for my project, but waited until I knew the funding would be there to actually book it. I am thrilled to officially announce that I will be recording the CD at Jupiter Studios in St. Louis over my spring break, March 30-April 2.

    And there's more exciting news! Kimberly Smoot, an amazingly talented local photographer, has offered to donate her services to the cause. The shoot for cover/insert photos will take place next Saturday, October 3 at her studio here in Springfield. You can check out some of her stunning work at www.kimberlysmoot.com.

    As I've mentioned, this CD (in both physical and download form) will be given away to families of children with autism and other disabilities at no cost. While the money that you all have so graciously pledged will cover recording expenses, there won't be a whole lot leftover for production costs. So in these final 12 days remaining, could you please forward my project to others who might be interested in donating to my cause? Every additional dollar means another CD produced and given away for a child to enjoy.

    THANK YOU, everyone, for your support and generosity. Obviously, I couldn't have done any of this without each of you!!

    Love,
    Rachel :)

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  8. on September 5, 2009
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    Rachel Rambach
    Posted project update #6

    You Did It!

    Thanks to each and every one of you, I have exceeded my goal of $2,000 with over a month to spare. Yesterday morning, which just happened to be the one-year anniversary of my first blog post at Listen & Learn, I still had over $400 to raise. I posted a link to my project on Facebook, and by the end of the day, I was $133 over my goal.

    Thank you so much for helping my idea become a reality! The project won't officially end until October 8, until which time pledges can still be accepted. But in the meantime, I will be busy choosing the songs for the CD and getting the ball rolling on the recording process. Look for updates in the near future, and thanks again!

    Love,
    Rachel

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  9. on September 2, 2009
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    Thank you so much, Courtney, for your enthusiasm and support!! I really appreciate the pledge :)
  10. on August 17, 2009
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    Rachel Rambach
    Posted project update #5

    One Step Closer

    Thanks to all of you, I have raised $1,400 in just over a month! I am just about 70% of the way to my goal, and I have until October 8 to meet it (otherwise I don't get any of the funds already pledged). I still have 51 days left, and I'm really hoping to surpass the goal so that I can include more songs and distribute even more CDs.

    After doing some research, I have chosen a recording studio and I couldn't be more thrilled! Jim Callahan, the owner of Jupiter Studios in St. Louis, MO, has agreed to take on the project. And not only that, but because he believes in what I'm doing, he is willing to make it work within my budget.

    The generosity of my readers, friends and family has amazed me to no end, and there's just a little way to go. Only $600 left, which breaks down to $10 donations from 60 people. Is there someone you can pass this along to?

    THANK YOU!

    Love,
    Rachel

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